Embodied WUNC
@embodiedwunc.bsky.social
A weekly radio show & podcast about sex, relationships & health from @wunc.org hosted by @asrao.bsky.social
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![Episode artwork for "Embodied" podcast titled "How Fake Claims To Native Identity Cause Real Harm" against a turquoise textured background. Text reads "What happens when Indigeneity becomes a commodity? In this episode, we speak to scholar and writer Dina Gilio-Whitaker about the history and impact of ethnic fraud." Features a collage including: a sepia-toned historical photograph of a Native American woman in traditional dress with long braids, a vintage photograph labeled "Nespelem George & Riders, Colville Reservation, Ida[ho]," a San Francisco Chronicle headline reading "Sacheen Littlefeather was a Native American icon. Her sisters say she was an ethnic fraud," the book cover for "Who Gets to Be Indian?" by Dina Gilio-Whitaker, and decorative elements including an arrow and spiral design. "New Episode!" badge appears in top right corner.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:lqetfmb22n44sak3a32htcqm/bafkreif5r2blaufn4fc7jxyglcl46avd7lwtxdvt4uxvb6hru245mkxfjq@jpeg)
People have been pretending to be Native American for decades. While talking about ethnic fraud is controversial, Native scholar dinagw.bsky.social says its necessary.
People have been pretending to be Native American for decades. While talking about ethnic fraud is controversial, Native scholar dinagw.bsky.social says its necessary.
November 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
People have been pretending to be Native American for decades. While talking about ethnic fraud is controversial, Native scholar dinagw.bsky.social says its necessary.
In the coming weeks, we’re hosting an episode focused on intimacy & sex after sexual assault. And we'd love to have our guest respond to YOUR questions: If you’re a sexual assault survivor (or partner of one!): what questions do you have about rekindling a healthy connection to sex?
November 11, 2025 at 5:36 PM
In the coming weeks, we’re hosting an episode focused on intimacy & sex after sexual assault. And we'd love to have our guest respond to YOUR questions: If you’re a sexual assault survivor (or partner of one!): what questions do you have about rekindling a healthy connection to sex?
NEW EPISODE: Margaret Roesch & Pat McAulay got together in their 40s, and as lesbian women who’d come out in middle age, they were well aware of the challenges experienced by queer elders. After struggling to find a senior housing community that fit their needs, they decided to build their own.
November 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
NEW EPISODE: Margaret Roesch & Pat McAulay got together in their 40s, and as lesbian women who’d come out in middle age, they were well aware of the challenges experienced by queer elders. After struggling to find a senior housing community that fit their needs, they decided to build their own.
There's a growing number of women challenging the expectation that you need a partner to have a child. Anita meets two single moms by choice who talk about why they chose this parenting path and how they navigate everything from false assumptions to dating.
October 31, 2025 at 2:19 PM
There's a growing number of women challenging the expectation that you need a partner to have a child. Anita meets two single moms by choice who talk about why they chose this parenting path and how they navigate everything from false assumptions to dating.
You’ve likely seen some version of the headline: “Gen Z Is In a Sex Recession.” But there’s a lot more to the story. Journalist @cartersherman.bsky.social takes Anita into the many conversations she had with people under 30 about their sex lives for her book.
October 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
You’ve likely seen some version of the headline: “Gen Z Is In a Sex Recession.” But there’s a lot more to the story. Journalist @cartersherman.bsky.social takes Anita into the many conversations she had with people under 30 about their sex lives for her book.
For almost 29 years, journalist @jennifersenior.bsky.social was a self-described “brilliant sleeper.” Then, one night, something changed &Jennifer has struggled with chronic #insomnia ever since. She talks to Anita about insights from both her reporting and personal life: link.podtrac.com/embodied
October 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
For almost 29 years, journalist @jennifersenior.bsky.social was a self-described “brilliant sleeper.” Then, one night, something changed &Jennifer has struggled with chronic #insomnia ever since. She talks to Anita about insights from both her reporting and personal life: link.podtrac.com/embodied
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This from @krheyam.bsky.social is excellent - & useful for those of us who teach Kit’s work!
When Kit Heyam was first trying to understand their gender identity as an adolescent, they looked to history. They only found stories that painted a very narrow picture of what it means to be #trans. But years later, when Kit started studying history professionally, a different picture emerged.
October 4, 2025 at 7:48 PM
This from @krheyam.bsky.social is excellent - & useful for those of us who teach Kit’s work!
When Kit Heyam was first trying to understand their gender identity as an adolescent, they looked to history. They only found stories that painted a very narrow picture of what it means to be #trans. But years later, when Kit started studying history professionally, a different picture emerged.
October 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
When Kit Heyam was first trying to understand their gender identity as an adolescent, they looked to history. They only found stories that painted a very narrow picture of what it means to be #trans. But years later, when Kit started studying history professionally, a different picture emerged.
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Are there places in the world where women artists fair better than others? On @embodiedwunc.bsky.social, @sgriest.bsky.social says countries like Iceland are at the top of the list.
What It Takes To Make Art Your Life
One artist shares her decade-long journey across the globe to figure out if a life dedicated to art is worth the struggle.
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October 1, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Are there places in the world where women artists fair better than others? On @embodiedwunc.bsky.social, @sgriest.bsky.social says countries like Iceland are at the top of the list.
NEW EPISODE: Searching For Love And Legal Status
When María Lopez was 6, her grandmother gave her a piece of advice: marry someone with papers. María was #undocumented, and throughout her teens & 20s, she dealt with the struggle of dating to find both #love & a path to permanent legal status.
When María Lopez was 6, her grandmother gave her a piece of advice: marry someone with papers. María was #undocumented, and throughout her teens & 20s, she dealt with the struggle of dating to find both #love & a path to permanent legal status.
September 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
NEW EPISODE: Searching For Love And Legal Status
When María Lopez was 6, her grandmother gave her a piece of advice: marry someone with papers. María was #undocumented, and throughout her teens & 20s, she dealt with the struggle of dating to find both #love & a path to permanent legal status.
When María Lopez was 6, her grandmother gave her a piece of advice: marry someone with papers. María was #undocumented, and throughout her teens & 20s, she dealt with the struggle of dating to find both #love & a path to permanent legal status.
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Women in the arts are often underrepresented and underpaid. @sgriest.bsky.social went on a 10-year journey to ask them how and why they choose the artist’s path despite the odds. @embodiedwunc.bsky.social
What It Takes To Make Art Your Life
One artist shares her decade-long journey across the globe to figure out if a life dedicated to art is worth the struggle.
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September 17, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Women in the arts are often underrepresented and underpaid. @sgriest.bsky.social went on a 10-year journey to ask them how and why they choose the artist’s path despite the odds. @embodiedwunc.bsky.social
NEW: Is art worth the sacrifice it requires? 🎨
Writer @sgriest.bsky.social has been asking this question since the early days of her career. "My love for what I do made my life logistically a nightmare, or impossible!" Stephanie hustled for decades--putting aside life milestones to write.
Writer @sgriest.bsky.social has been asking this question since the early days of her career. "My love for what I do made my life logistically a nightmare, or impossible!" Stephanie hustled for decades--putting aside life milestones to write.
September 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
NEW: Is art worth the sacrifice it requires? 🎨
Writer @sgriest.bsky.social has been asking this question since the early days of her career. "My love for what I do made my life logistically a nightmare, or impossible!" Stephanie hustled for decades--putting aside life milestones to write.
Writer @sgriest.bsky.social has been asking this question since the early days of her career. "My love for what I do made my life logistically a nightmare, or impossible!" Stephanie hustled for decades--putting aside life milestones to write.
🚛✨ NEW EPISODE ALERT ✨🚛
The Life of Trans And Queer Long-Haul Truckers
Long-haul #trucking isn't for everyone—the hours are brutal, and the burnout is real. But for many #LGBTQ+ drivers, the open road offers something invaluable: the freedom to be authentically themselves.
The Life of Trans And Queer Long-Haul Truckers
Long-haul #trucking isn't for everyone—the hours are brutal, and the burnout is real. But for many #LGBTQ+ drivers, the open road offers something invaluable: the freedom to be authentically themselves.
September 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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PRX is in #SaltLakeCity at the Public Media Content Collective conference (#PMCC).
Join us at 5:30pm for Happy Hour and meet @samsanders.bsky.social, Krys Boyd (@think.kera.org), David Green (Left, Right, & Center), Lee C. Camp (No Small Endeavor) and @asrao.bsky.social (@embodiedwunc.bsky.social).
Join us at 5:30pm for Happy Hour and meet @samsanders.bsky.social, Krys Boyd (@think.kera.org), David Green (Left, Right, & Center), Lee C. Camp (No Small Endeavor) and @asrao.bsky.social (@embodiedwunc.bsky.social).
August 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
PRX is in #SaltLakeCity at the Public Media Content Collective conference (#PMCC).
Join us at 5:30pm for Happy Hour and meet @samsanders.bsky.social, Krys Boyd (@think.kera.org), David Green (Left, Right, & Center), Lee C. Camp (No Small Endeavor) and @asrao.bsky.social (@embodiedwunc.bsky.social).
Join us at 5:30pm for Happy Hour and meet @samsanders.bsky.social, Krys Boyd (@think.kera.org), David Green (Left, Right, & Center), Lee C. Camp (No Small Endeavor) and @asrao.bsky.social (@embodiedwunc.bsky.social).
NEW EPISODE: One Sperm Donor, 31 Half Siblings & A Long Search For Identity
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Ryan Kramer was born through an anonymous #spermdonor in 1990. By the time he was 2 years old, he already had some big questions about his identity — and the desire to find answers.
link.podtrac.com/embodied
Ryan Kramer was born through an anonymous #spermdonor in 1990. By the time he was 2 years old, he already had some big questions about his identity — and the desire to find answers.
August 22, 2025 at 3:40 PM
NEW EPISODE: One Sperm Donor, 31 Half Siblings & A Long Search For Identity
link.podtrac.com/embodied
Ryan Kramer was born through an anonymous #spermdonor in 1990. By the time he was 2 years old, he already had some big questions about his identity — and the desire to find answers.
link.podtrac.com/embodied
Ryan Kramer was born through an anonymous #spermdonor in 1990. By the time he was 2 years old, he already had some big questions about his identity — and the desire to find answers.
Philip & Lauren, our guests from our newest episode about #Longcovid share three things that have helped them navigate this illness in their relationship:
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#mecfs #loncovidrecovery #longcovidawareness #lonccovidsymptoms #covid19 #DisabilityRights #covidlonghaulers
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#mecfs #loncovidrecovery #longcovidawareness #lonccovidsymptoms #covid19 #DisabilityRights #covidlonghaulers
When #LongCovid Rewrites Your Love Story #loncovidrecovery #longcovidawareness #DisabilityRights
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August 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Philip & Lauren, our guests from our newest episode about #Longcovid share three things that have helped them navigate this illness in their relationship:
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#mecfs #loncovidrecovery #longcovidawareness #lonccovidsymptoms #covid19 #DisabilityRights #covidlonghaulers
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#mecfs #loncovidrecovery #longcovidawareness #lonccovidsymptoms #covid19 #DisabilityRights #covidlonghaulers
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The impact chronic illness and Long COVID have on intimacy:
Losing physical connection added to my isolation and suicide ideations. 4.5 years later flares cause a whisker on my husband’s face to feel like a hot needle piercing my lip and a light caress feel like a sandpaper over an open wound.
Losing physical connection added to my isolation and suicide ideations. 4.5 years later flares cause a whisker on my husband’s face to feel like a hot needle piercing my lip and a light caress feel like a sandpaper over an open wound.
When Philip & his wife Lauren tested positive for #COVID19 3 years ago, they thought they knew what to expect. But then Philip’s symptoms persisted, morphed and intensified. In our new episode, they talk to @asrao.bsky.social about how Phil's experience with #LongCovid upended their life.
August 9, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The impact chronic illness and Long COVID have on intimacy:
Losing physical connection added to my isolation and suicide ideations. 4.5 years later flares cause a whisker on my husband’s face to feel like a hot needle piercing my lip and a light caress feel like a sandpaper over an open wound.
Losing physical connection added to my isolation and suicide ideations. 4.5 years later flares cause a whisker on my husband’s face to feel like a hot needle piercing my lip and a light caress feel like a sandpaper over an open wound.
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Thank you for sharing this important aspect of chronic illness and Long Covid. The impact on our relationships and how we feel about those impacts is not discussed enough.
August 9, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Thank you for sharing this important aspect of chronic illness and Long Covid. The impact on our relationships and how we feel about those impacts is not discussed enough.
When Philip & his wife Lauren tested positive for #COVID19 3 years ago, they thought they knew what to expect. But then Philip’s symptoms persisted, morphed and intensified. In our new episode, they talk to @asrao.bsky.social about how Phil's experience with #LongCovid upended their life.
August 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
When Philip & his wife Lauren tested positive for #COVID19 3 years ago, they thought they knew what to expect. But then Philip’s symptoms persisted, morphed and intensified. In our new episode, they talk to @asrao.bsky.social about how Phil's experience with #LongCovid upended their life.
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Folks who come to @embodiedwunc.bsky.social's upcoming show on 8/22 at Motorco will get a copy of a zine I illustrated on how to spice things up in your relationships!
TWO WEEKS from tomorrow, we have a very special live event happening at @motorco.bsky.social!!
We'll be exploring the topic of REINVENTION through music, poetry and storytelling. And we have super special ZINE made just for attendees.
Grab your ticket now! motorcomusic.com/event/the-em...
We'll be exploring the topic of REINVENTION through music, poetry and storytelling. And we have super special ZINE made just for attendees.
Grab your ticket now! motorcomusic.com/event/the-em...
August 7, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Folks who come to @embodiedwunc.bsky.social's upcoming show on 8/22 at Motorco will get a copy of a zine I illustrated on how to spice things up in your relationships!
TWO WEEKS from tomorrow, we have a very special live event happening at @motorco.bsky.social!!
We'll be exploring the topic of REINVENTION through music, poetry and storytelling. And we have super special ZINE made just for attendees.
Grab your ticket now! motorcomusic.com/event/the-em...
We'll be exploring the topic of REINVENTION through music, poetry and storytelling. And we have super special ZINE made just for attendees.
Grab your ticket now! motorcomusic.com/event/the-em...
August 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
TWO WEEKS from tomorrow, we have a very special live event happening at @motorco.bsky.social!!
We'll be exploring the topic of REINVENTION through music, poetry and storytelling. And we have super special ZINE made just for attendees.
Grab your ticket now! motorcomusic.com/event/the-em...
We'll be exploring the topic of REINVENTION through music, poetry and storytelling. And we have super special ZINE made just for attendees.
Grab your ticket now! motorcomusic.com/event/the-em...
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Great episode from @embodiedwunc.bsky.social exemplifying the need for a diverse mental health workforce:
"Maybe the cultural norms I was being raised with were different from what my therapist assumed... Eventually I just decided it wasn't a fit any more."
"Maybe the cultural norms I was being raised with were different from what my therapist assumed... Eventually I just decided it wasn't a fit any more."
'The majority of mental health professionals in the U.S. are white. Therapists of color are working to expand the diversity of their field and increase access to meet a rising demand for their services.' | @embodiedwunc.bsky.social
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www.wunc.org/show/embodie...
Why We Need More Therapists Of Color
The majority of mental health professionals in the U.S. are white. Therapists of color are working to expand the diversity of their field and increase access to meet a rising demand for their services...
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July 11, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Great episode from @embodiedwunc.bsky.social exemplifying the need for a diverse mental health workforce:
"Maybe the cultural norms I was being raised with were different from what my therapist assumed... Eventually I just decided it wasn't a fit any more."
"Maybe the cultural norms I was being raised with were different from what my therapist assumed... Eventually I just decided it wasn't a fit any more."
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For @jessicaslice.bsky.social, the experience of becoming disabled was a real reckoning with the uncertainty of any life. #DisabilityVoices @embodiedwunc.bsky.social
Parenting Wisdom From An Interabled Couple
There are 4.4 million parents in the U.S. who have a disability and are navigating parenthood in a culture that prizes able-bodiedness. An interabled couple share the creativity and adaptability…
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August 4, 2025 at 9:16 PM
For @jessicaslice.bsky.social, the experience of becoming disabled was a real reckoning with the uncertainty of any life. #DisabilityVoices @embodiedwunc.bsky.social
NEW EPISODE: Parenting Wisdom From An Interabled Couple -- When jessicaslice.bsky.social was 28, a bout of heat exhaustion triggered an underlying neurological disorder that led to permanent physical disabilities. In the 14 years since, Jessica met her now-husband David Yourdon & started a family.
July 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
NEW EPISODE: Parenting Wisdom From An Interabled Couple -- When jessicaslice.bsky.social was 28, a bout of heat exhaustion triggered an underlying neurological disorder that led to permanent physical disabilities. In the 14 years since, Jessica met her now-husband David Yourdon & started a family.
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'The majority of mental health professionals in the U.S. are white. Therapists of color are working to expand the diversity of their field and increase access to meet a rising demand for their services.' | @embodiedwunc.bsky.social
www.wunc.org/show/embodie...
www.wunc.org/show/embodie...
Why We Need More Therapists Of Color
The majority of mental health professionals in the U.S. are white. Therapists of color are working to expand the diversity of their field and increase access to meet a rising demand for their services...
www.wunc.org
July 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
'The majority of mental health professionals in the U.S. are white. Therapists of color are working to expand the diversity of their field and increase access to meet a rising demand for their services.' | @embodiedwunc.bsky.social
www.wunc.org/show/embodie...
www.wunc.org/show/embodie...